Thursday, October 27, 2011

KOICA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is a bilateral aid agency of the Korean Government. The
KOICA Kenya Office works in close conjunction with the Kenyan Government to implement grant and cooperation
programmes in the areas of agriculture & fisheries, education, environment, health, industry & energy, and public
administration. KOICA currently has operations in 44 countries.
Job Title:Administrative Assistant
Location: KOICA Kenya Office, Nairobi
Length of contract: 1 Year (renewable)

Main tasks:
Reporting to the Resident Representative, the position will support an efficient and progressive development aid
agency in conjunction with the Administration department. The Administrative Assistant shall also handle matters
related to communication and Protocol. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Submitting quarterly reports on the current economic, social and political factors dominating Kenya;
2. Performing in-house tasks such as controlling and accounting for the office budget and procuring relevant
office supplies;
3. Preparing correspondence and carrying out secretarial duties;
4. Assisting in the organisation of events and receptions;
5. Organisation and following up of communications between KOICA and the various Ministries, such as the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any field would suffice;
- At least 2 years’ relevant experience working for an international NGO or diplomatic mission;
- Mature, versatile person with exemplary organisation, communication and negotiation skills;
- Fluency in English and good communication skills.

MOI UNIVERSITY SENIOR LECTURER, LECTURER AND PROFESSOR JOBS IN KENYA

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts.
Two (2) copies of applications should be submitted in writing together with an
updated curriculum vitae giving details of applicant’s age, marital status, academic
and professional qualifications, working experience, present post and salary,
telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates
and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly
indicated.
Applications are to be addressed to:-
Chief Academic Officer
Moi University
P.O. Box 3900
Eldoret
So as to reach him not later than 28th October, 2011. Applicants are advised to
contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the
above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under
sealed envelope within three weeks from the date of this advertisement. For those
already in employment, applications should be channelled through their Heads of
Departments.
N/B: ‘’Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted’’.
‘’Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification’’
‘’Moi University is an equal opportunity employer

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY


Areas/fields of specialization: Taxonomy, Ecology, Physiology, Phycology,
Mycology, Genetics and Microbiology.
Professor Scale 15(Xv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/10/5 /2011
Associate Professor Scale 14 (Xiv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/10/6 /2011
Senior Lecturer Scale 13(Xiii) (1 Position) – MU/AC/10 /7/2011

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Areas/fields of specialization: Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical.
Professor Scale 15(Xv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/10 /8/2011
Associate Professor Scale 14 (Xiv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/10/9 /2011
Senior Lecturer Scale 13(Xiii) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/10/2011
Lecturer Scale 12(Xii) (2 Positions) – MU/AC/ 10/11/2011

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Areas/fields of specialization: Pure and Applied Mathematics.
Professor Scale 15(Xv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/12/2011
Associate Professor Scale 14 (Xiv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/13/2011
Senior Lecturer Scale 13(Xiii) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/14/2011
Lecturer Scale 12(Xii) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/15/2011

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Areas/fields of specialization: Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, Actuarial
Science, Computer Science, Database Management, Security Systems, Artificial
Intelligence.
Professor Scale 15(Xv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/16/2011
Associate Professor Scale 14 (Xiv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/17/2011
Senior Lecturer Scale 13(Xiii) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/18/2011
Lecturer Scale 12(Xii) (3 Positions) – MU/AC/ 10/19/2011

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Areas/fields of specialization: Theoretical
Professor Scale 15(Xv) (1 Position) – MU/AC/ 10/20/2011

APDK DESIGN COORDINATOR JOB IN KENYA

APDK Coast branch (NGO) immediately requires:

DESIGN COORDINATOR
Bombolulu workshops & Cultural Centre
A mature, enterprising, imaginative and dynamic personality, preferably a degree
or diploma graduate in design with a flair for crafts especially jewellery.
Possessing excellent interpersonal communication skills, computer literate, with
capability to co ordinate a team of designers in four busy workshops. A self
motivating individual conscientious about strict customer deadlines and able to work
without supervision. Three years experience in similar position. A negotiated salary,
housing, transport and medical benefits will be offered.

IUCN JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT JOB IN KENYA

IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural resources, was founded in 1948 and brings together nearly 1,100 members (States ,government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership. Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. Within the framework of global conventions IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement national conservation and biodiversity strategies.
IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) covers twenty three countries in the Horn of Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean and is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position of Junior Professional Assistant under its WISP (World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism programme):

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Junior Professional Assistant will support the Team Leader to manage projects, project components and programmatic activities under the Drylands Programme Portfolio with a specific focus on but not limited to WISP. He/She shall be responsible for providing programmatic administrative support to the WISP programme. Specifically the Junior Professional Assistant will:-
1. Assist with the development and administration of annual work-plans, budgets, internal agreements, contracts and progress reports as required by collaborating partners, steering committee and donors;
2. Ensure due diligence in the planning, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of assigned project activities;
3. Assist the management of portfolio-related expenditures in accordance with IUCN procurement procedures; Compiling the WISP monthly newsletter, facilitating the translation into French, Spanish and Arabic and sending it out through WISPnet with the guidance of the WISP GC;
4. Managing the production of WISP outputs (studies, reports, policy notes, etc), including proof reading, recommending amendments to the products and getting them translated and finalized using the in house production team.

PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST, ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT, ADMIN ASSISTANT JOBS IN NAIROBI AND MOMBASA

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated
to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions to join our team in APHIAPlus
Nairobi coast project.

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (2)
Location: Nairobi and Mombasa

The Laboratory Technologist will support MOH laboratory staff in the province to
develop and implement strategies for establishing and implementing internal and
external quality assurance standards and operating procedures.
This will include reagents/lab commodities management, specimen management,
documentation, management of laboratory accidents, inventory, equipment, reagent
and training needs, monitoring and evaluation of laboratory and point-of-care
diagnostic services and systems.
She/he will work closely with the APHIAPlus Nairobi/Coast Service delivery team
with the aim of supporting and improving quality of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, MNCH
and malaria health services.

Job Requirements
• Higher diploma in laboratory technology or its equivalent
• Be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians’ and
Technologists’ Board (KMLTTB)
• Possess at least 3 years experience in a practical setting specifically in the
diagnosis and treatment monitoring of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and
treatment, TB/HIV, TB DOTS, and malaria in Kenya.
• Familiarity with and experience in implementing local and national laboratory
quality assurance systems; laboratory capacity building, monitoring and
supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and
partners.
Candidates should also clearly indicate the location they are applying for and
include daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing date for applications is 31st October 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to start immediately
are encouraged to apply.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Location: Mombasa
The Accounts Assistant position will report to the Accountant and work closely with
program staff to facilitate payments. The role will manage all M-pesa payments to
relevant parties and staff. S/he will also be expected to undertake timely filing of Mpesa
payment vouchers and receive/bank organizational funds.

PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR GENDER JOB - SHORT TERM CONTRACT

URGENT APPLICATION DEADLINE 31/10/11-

SHORT TERM CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENT

Heinrich Böll Stiftung, East and Horn of Africa is a regional organization supporting projects in countries of the East and Horn of Africa Region. The mission of the organization is to strengthen civil society in the values of ecology, gender democracy, human rights, sustainable development, solidarity and non-violence/conflict resolution through dialogue.


The Foundation seeks to fill the following senior position in its Gender programme on a short term contract as a maternity replacement:.

 PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR GENDER


I.  QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in social sciences or any gender or human rights related field and/or at least four years working experience on gender issues. Experience in programme management and fundraising is essential. Knowledge of the East and Horn of Africa region and ability to work independently and creatively are vital.

The purpose of the job is to provide expertise and project support in the field of gender. The job qualification requirements are:
  • Knowledge and experience in gender concepts, issues and policies in Kenya and East Africa region
  • Ability to develop program and projects; including concept note writing & analytical skills on gender issues
  • Management, financial, communication & computer skills

UNOPS DRIVER (TWO POSITIONS) JOB IN KENYA

UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for
building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development.
UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of
environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,
UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:

DRIVER (TWO POSITIONS)
Vacancy Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/033
Post Level: Local ICA 1 (Individual Contractor Agreement)
Project Title: Addressing Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Use of
Resources in
Rural Areas of Kenya Through the Eco-village Model
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with extensive field visits)
Duration: 2 months
Closing Date: 30th October 2011

Background
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources in partnership with UNOPS
Kenya office has designed a project aimed at climate change adaptation and
sustainable use of natural resources in rural areas of Kenya through the eco-village
model. Climate change is one the greatest challenges facing the world today and
Kenya is already experiencing the impact of climate change as witnessed in the
constant drought occurrences as well as floods, crop failure and environmental
degradation through deforestation among others. The project will mitigate climate
change associated risks to food security and livelihoods in 50 vulnerable
communities established as a network of eco-villages. Given the scope of the
project, implementation will be performed in three successive phases:
• feasibility and preparatory assessment phase
• a pilot phase on 5 selected villages
• a roll out phase to the 50 foreseen ecovillages.

CARE INTERNATIONAL KENYA FIELD OFFICERS AND ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT JOBS IN MOYALE

FIELD OFFICER - WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE
(Ref: FO - WSH/10/2011)
Based in Moyale & Marsabit
2 Positions
Reporting to the Project Manager - Drought Response, the Field Officer shall provide
oversight to the WASH Emergency Drought Response Program and Cash for Work
(CFW) activities in empowering the pastoral and agro - pastoral communities in the
Mandera west, Wajir North, Wajir West, Moyale, Sololo and Marsabit central
districts. The position will also ensure that poor rural communities in arid and semiarid
zones have access to water and are using appropriate hygiene and sanitation
practices to reduce their vulnerability to water related shocks. She/he will supervise
implementation of activities to completion while adhering to the highest standard of
emergency accountability according to Humanitarian Accountability Partnership
(HAP) and Humanitarian Accountability Framework (HAF).

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
At least basic diploma or National Higher Diploma (HND) in areas of community
development, public health, social work and community development
Experience:
At least 3 years experience in community development activities, experience in
pastoral communities. Those ones with experience in programs that included water
and sanitations, CFW and Cash grants are most preferred.
Competencies:
Has the ability to work with diversified category of people/ cross- sector and crossfunctional
teams and areas. Fast learner of new tasks and skills, Excellent
communication, report writing and interpersonal skills with high integrity, Team
player and reliable, Good analytical and problem solving skills, Results oriented
with ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision while
undertaking multiple tasks, Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards,
Industrious with innovative and creative skills. Have Experience /knowledge of
working with pastoralists in Northern Kenya and understands the local language.
Motivated and good planning skills

For a more detailed job description, please copy the link below as your web
address:
http://www.care.or.ke/himages/Field%20Officer-%20Wash%20-%20Moyale.pdf
If you feel you are the right candidate for the advertised position, kindly send your
application indicating the reference number and title of the position applied for
along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts of three professional referees
to: The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International In Kenya,
Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than 28th October, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees)

FIELD OFFICER - LIVESTOCK (ANIMAL HEALTH)
Ref: FO-AH/10/2011
Based in Moyale
Reporting to the Project officer - Veterinary Services, the incumbent shall provide
oversight to the Emergency Drought Response Program's livestock health activities
in Northern Kenya and ensure that poor rural communities in arid and semi-arid
zones have access to improved animal health related activities through logistical

UNITED STATES EMBASSY – FIELD OPEN SOURCE OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

FIELD OPEN SOURCE OFFICER
REF: VA-00-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy
Updated on: 2011-10-17 14:47:34
AA/EE: Not Applicable
Contract: Temporary
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Media
Offer: LHS-7

INTRODUCTION
Open Source Center – an office of the US Embassy Nairobi – is looking to hire one
full-time East African Open Source Officer knowledgeable in East African media and
issues to provide collection and analytical support to US regional Embassy and
military partners.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED
Qualifications
• Level 4 English is required.
• A University degree in area studies, media studies, or another applicable field
such as journalism, political science, economics, or history.
• Knowledge of and interest in current affairs and traditional and social media
throughout East Africa. Extensive understanding of media environments and
their role and influence in the political environment.
• Fluency is any of the following languages: Kiswahili, Somali, Arabic and
ability to translate languages into fluent English. Fluent spoken and written
English-language skills are required.
• Demonstrated analytical writing ability.
• Proven research and data assessment skills.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team and in a virtual team
environment.
• Ability and willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus
quickly, and adapt work habits/schedule to meet mission requirements.
• Ability and willingness to continually update and acquire new knowledge and
skills

BAT (K) APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

What is the Apprenticeship Scheme?
This is a programme that supports occupational training of young, talented school leavers by affording them the
opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of a trade. The Apprenticeship scheme is a partnership
between the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) within the Ministry of Labour and Human Resource Development
and employers to support the supply of well-trained manpower to the Kenyan industry.

What are the Benefits of the Scheme?
The Apprenticeship Scheme supports bright Kenyan students especially those who may be facing financial constraints
to access industrial training. It affords them the opportunity to receive hands-on practical training within an industrial
environment, thereby preparing them to take on roles pertaining to their trade upon completing their training.
The Scheme supports the Company’s talent pipeline by building a pool of potential employees for shop-floor roles. All
the 8 former apprentices who successfully completed the apprenticeship programme during the period 2008 – 2011
have already been offered permanent roles in the factory.
The scheme also fits in with the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility objective of giving back to the society in
which we operate.

Who are we looking for?
The Company is recruiting apprentices for the period 2012 – 2015. The successful candidates will be sponsored to

ACTED KENYA MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER, DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER AND GIS OFFICER JOBS IN NAIROBI

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable
population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED
was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in
Paris, France.
ACTED Kenya/Somalia is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented
professional to fill the following posts:

APPRAISAL, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (NAIROBI)
This position will report directly to the Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit
(AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia. The position is based in Nairobi and requires
frequent travel to ACTED project sites in Northern Kenya.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Collaborate with Field Coordination and Programme Development
Departments to design logical frameworks and indicator collection plans;
• Assist in the design of appraisal, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and
tools;
• Provide supervision and direction to the AME Unit in his/her area of
responsibility, including training the team on tools and data collection
techniques;
• Plan and conduct field-level data collection, at different stages of the project to
support project cycle management; and
• Support the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as well as writing and
compiling reports.

Requested Profile
• University degree or Masters in Sociology, Development Studies or a related
field;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in all ACTED areas of
intervention and to spend long periods in the field;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to
communicate effectively in English language;
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar field; former experience with
humanitarian organizations is an asset;
• Previous experience with community development, economic/agricultural
development, and/or Participatory Rural Appraisal methodology is an asset;
• Knowledge of and experience in field-based data collection methods; and
• Design, Monitoring and Evaluation experience in humanitarian/development
settings.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees
and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.